What does it mean when a small orange triangle appears over the lock in the browser window ?
When clicking on a certain website a small orange "triangle"appear in the browser window using Windows 7 Ultimate. Please advise corrective action.
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Perhaps your next question is, "Should I be concerned?"
It depends on the type of site. If it's your bank, or another site that handles sensitive information, RED ALERT.
If it's a discussion board, not really a problem.
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This usually means that there is mixed content coming from an open HTTP connection present on a secure HTTPS page. Firefox doesn't block mixed passive content by default, but shows a padlock with a yellow exclamation mark. You can click this special icon for more information.
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/mixed-content-blocking-firefox
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/tracking-protection-firefox
- https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/control-center-site-privacy-and-security-firefox
The Web Console displays what specific content this is about.
- "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Web Developer
- https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/Tools/Web_Console
Chosen Solution
Perhaps your next question is, "Should I be concerned?"
It depends on the type of site. If it's your bank, or another site that handles sensitive information, RED ALERT.
If it's a discussion board, not really a problem.
Modified by jscher2000 - Support Volunteer